Raised in Dunedin, Anna studied German, history and voice and piano performance at Otago University. She was a member of NZ National Youth Choir, and has sung in many choirs nationally and internationally, including St Paul’s Cathedral Choir Dunedin, The Tudor Consort Wellington, Holyrood Ensemble Edinburgh and Adelaide Chamber Singers. She has worked as an organist in Australia and teacher of piano and voice. She is a classical music producer and administrator, working at ABC Classic FM in Australia, Chamber Music NZ and Global Eagle In-Flight content, and writes for Oxford University Journal Early Music. Now based in Queenstown, Anna is part of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition team presenting the Wakatipu Music Festival in June 2021.

Born in Dunedin, Nicola studied voice and piano performance at Otago University. She went on to complete a Masters degree in performance singing from Victoria University and a Diploma from the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague, Holland.

Nicola has had many years experience as a soprano soloist, choral singer and musical director. She has sung in the New Zealand Youth Choir, and while studying in Holland, performed throughout Europe with various professional ensembles.  Since returning to New Zealand in 2003, Nicola has been in demand as a soloist with performances including Monteverdi Vespers 1610 with Bach Musica New Zealand and Handel’s Messiah with the Christchurch City Choir.

Nicola is also an enthusiastic choral conductor. During her time directing Lyrica, the Kelburn Normal School choir, they have toured New Zealand with the NZSO and recorded a CD of These arms to hold you by Eve de Castro Robinson. Nicola lives in Wellington with her husband and two young daughters  – Tilly and Bea. 

Sid Chand is completing his Bachelor of Music at Auckland University in Classical Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Te Oti Rakena. Sid is a former member of the New Zealand Youth Choir and performs regularly with the Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir. Finishing his degree, Sid hopes to complete his Honours under the same teacher and trusts that this will help him pursue a movement into more regular operatic, oratorio, and other soloist opportunities.

Kia ora! I’m an alto/mezzo soprano from Wellington. I moved to Auckland in 2020 for my Honours study in Classical Performance Voice at the University of Auckland. Singing in choirs is a huge part of my life. I was in NZSSC for four years and am part of the current NZ Youth Choir. I love singing jazz and have done a range of gigs in Wellington. Inner city pressure can be demanding, and my family and I frequently escape to the Remutaka Forest Park to go tramping and enjoy New Zealand’s beautiful native bush.

Chelsea completed her Bachelor of Music majoring in organ performance at Te Kōki, New Zealand School of Music in Wellington. She then went on to graduate from a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington. She was a member of the New Zealand Youth Choir from 2014 – 2019, touring to both Europe and the Pacific Islands. Chelsea currently lives in Wellington and sings with Voices NZ, The Tudor Consort and the choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.

Nathan Hauraki is an Auckland based Tenor. A recent graduate of the University of Auckland, Nathan has a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Arts. Nathan is a member of the St Matthews Voices and the New Zealand Opera Chorus and was a member of the most recent New Zealand Youth Choir 2017-19 cycle.

Albert was a member of the NZ National Youth Choir from 1998 – 2004 and a tenor in the winning “Choir of the World” – Llangollen, Wales 1999. Singing in a number of Choirs and ensembles for many years, he continues to sing with his local choir in Auckland and advocates sharing our wealth of choral experience and expertise by supporting our community choirs.

Currently a first tenor in Voices NZ, he cherishes the support of his two boys and loving wife, in doing what he loves.

Matthew is a student at the University of Auckland and enjoys singing in many choral groups. He is currently also a member of the Auckland Chamber Choir, the NZ Youth Choir, and sings in smaller ensembles such as the St Patrick’s Vocal ensemble.

Lillian is a Soprano from Dunedin. She has enjoyed many years of choral activities, including being a member of the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir (2015-2018) and most recently, became a member of the 2020-2022 New Zealand Youth Choir. Lillian is currently in her second year at the University of Otago, studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Sociology and Classical Voice Performance with Tessa Romano, previously studying with Judy Bellingham until June 2019. Additionally Lillian is involved with the local performing arts scene, notably Opera Otago, performing arts societies through singing competitions, and the RSA Choir as a choral scholar. Lillian is excited to be a part of Voices NZ.